Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4738: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or a search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4732'25

In committee Last action July 22, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 07/15/2025

Plain-language summary

HB 4738 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on July 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or a search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4732'25. Primary sponsor: Will Bruck (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 07/15/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Will Bruck (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.